Rónán Mullen (Independent)

We are talking about rarely used treatments, that are strictly regulated but where a treatment is evolving, it is not the place of this House to substitute its judgment for that of medical professionals who might in the future develop a type of psycho-surgery or other treatment that could be beneficial. These matters must always operate within constitutional and legal parameters. I underline again my respect for the spirit underlying the Bill, even if I cannot support the proposed removal of the possibility of this procedure being performed without consent.